ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. The Mosaic Co's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R$-5,389 Mil.
The Mosaic Co's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R$131,020 Mil. Therefore, The Mosaic Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -4.11%.
The historical rank and industry rank for The Mosaic Co's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
BSP:MOSC34'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.42 Med: 2.36 Max: 15.78
Current: 0.19
During the past 13 years, The Mosaic Co's highest ROA % was 15.78%. The lowest was -5.42%. And the median was 2.36%.
BSP:MOSC34's ROA % is ranked worse than 72.03% of 261
companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 3.11
vs BSP:MOSC34: 0.19
The Mosaic Co (BSP:MOSC34) ROA % Explanation
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) revenue data.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
The Mosaic Co ROA % Related Terms
The Mosaic Co ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Mosaic Co's ROA % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, The Mosaic Co's ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
The Mosaic Co ROA % vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, The Mosaic Co's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Mosaic Co's ROA % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
In the calculation of annual ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
The Mosaic Co (BSP:MOSC34) has a ROA % of -4.11% as of Mar. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on The Mosaic Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, The Mosaic Co ranks #188 out of 261 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 72%.
Is The Mosaic Co's ROA % too high?
The Mosaic Co's current ROA % is -4.11%. Based on the distribution chart, The Mosaic Co ranks #188 out of 261 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, The Mosaic Co has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Mosaic Co's ROA % compare to SMG and FMC?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, The Mosaic Co ranks #188 out of 261 companies for ROA %. This places The Mosaic Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.11. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROA % for an Agriculture company?
The median ROA % among Agriculture companies is 3.11, based on 261 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on The Mosaic Co and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median ROA % is 3.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Mosaic Co's current ROA % is -4.11%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Mosaic Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Mosaic Co (BSP:MOSC34) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$25.43, compared to a current price of R$18.13 — trading 28.7% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -4.11%. The Mosaic Co's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Mosaic Co (BSP:MOSC34), the current ROA % is -4.11% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is The Mosaic Co (BSP:MOSC34) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Mosaic Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R$18.13 is trading 28.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$25.43.
GuruFocus considers The Mosaic Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BSP:MOSC34:
ROA %: -4.11%
GF Value™: R$25.43 vs. price of R$18.13 (28.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:MOSC34 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mosaic is one of the largest phosphate and potash producers in the world. The company's assets include phosphate rock mines in the US and potash mines in Canada. Mosaic also runs a large fertilizer distribution operation in Brazil through its Mosaic Fertilizantes business.
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